SpaceX: Satellite operator calls for a halt to Starlink launches pending an environmental review

SpaceX may face a legal challenge from a rival satellite operator who has called for a halt to Starlink launches pending an environmental review of the megaconstellation. Broadband firm Viasat called on the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on Friday to stay a license modification allowing for Starlink’s expansion in low orbit. The megaconstellation, which … Read more

Environmental campaigner says owning pets is ‘selfish and cruel’

An environmentalist who believes that owning pets is ‘selfish and cruel’ has urged Brits not to replace their animals when they pass away because of their carbon footprint.  Appearing on Good Morning Britain today, environmental auditor Donnachadh McCarthy debated Countryfile host Julia Bradbury about whether we should stop owning pets all together, because of the detrimental impact … Read more

Results of five-year study are sweet music for Symphony Environmental

SMALL CAP MOVERS: Results of five-year study are sweet music for Symphony Environmental Technologies By John Harrington, Proactive Investors For Thisismoney.co.uk Published: 14:38 BST, 1 April 2021 | Updated: 14:38 BST, 1 April 2021 Five years is an age to wait for the results of a study but Symphony Environmental Technologies probably thinks the wait … Read more

Environmental activist Chris Hemsworth takes his second private jet of the week

Environmental activist Chris Hemsworth dons a Sea Shepherd singlet as he takes his second private jet of the week to return to Sydney just ONE day after travelling to Byron Bay By Mary Mrad For Daily Mail Australia Published: 06:02 BST, 29 March 2021 | Updated: 06:02 BST, 29 March 2021 Chris Hemsworth flew from … Read more

Prince Charles calls obscure language on environmental issues ‘unhelpful’

Prince Charles calls obscure language on environmental issues ‘unhelpful’ and urges the agricultural industry to ‘do things differently’ Prince of Wales, 72, called for ‘a willingness to do things differently’ as the agricultural industry faces significant change in an article for Farmers Weekly Heir said that obscure language around environmental issues is ‘unhelpful’ Comes as … Read more

Prince William hails young people ‘shining lights’ for environmental change

Prince William hails young people ‘shining lights’ and urges them to educate relatives about environmental damage during a video call with UN’s Young Champions of the Earth Duke of Cambridge, 38, met with young climate activists during a video call They were named the United Nations 2020 Young Champions of the Earth William said they … Read more

Prince Charles says ‘no one wanted to know’ when he spoke about environmental issues in 1970s

Prince Charles has today spoken of the indifference he faced when attempting to raise environmental issues 50 years ago – saying ‘no one wanted to know’. The Prince of Wales said some people thought he was ‘absolutely dotty’ when he began speaking about plastic pollution in the 1970s. In a special interview with Radio Four’s Today … Read more

Environmental activist is labeled a ‘grinch’ after suggesting scrapping trees

An environmental activist has been criticised for suggesting we scrap Christmas trees this year, and instead decorate the foliage outside our homes.  Peach Rose, from Denham, Buckinghamshire appeared on Good Morning Britain with journalist Afua Adom to discuss whether both real and plastic festive trees should be banned due to the impact they have on … Read more

Boris green lights Carrie’s environmental funds despite Chancellor’s concern

Boris Johnson overrules Rishi Sunak to finance green funds that fiancee Carrie Symonds supports despite opposition from a sceptical Treasury Carrie Symonds is passionate about the environmental policy and wants a fund She has urged Boris Johnson to create ‘green bonds’ for cutting emissions  The UK will hold the presidency of both the G7 and … Read more

Giant fossilised tree in Peru shows Andes environmental change

Giant fossilised tree discovered in Peru reveals how the environment in the Andes mountains has changed drastically during the past 10 million years The tree was found in Peru and researchers say it dates back 10 million years Researchers say the tree fossil came from a high-altitude site in southern Peru  The area it grew … Read more